Who is Kaua Elias? Man United & Arsenal plotting move for Shakhtar Donetsk youngster
The youngster is making waves at Shakhtar.
Scouts from Manchester United and Arsenal were present when summer target Kaua Elias scored a flawless hat-trick for Shakhtar Donetsk.
Elias, 20, scored a header, a left-footed goal, and a right-footed strike in the second half to help Shakhtar defeat Kudrivka 5-1 on Monday in Lviv.
As the striker performed, scouts from Arsenal and United were in the stands; AC Milan and FC Porto were also interested in the star.
The Brazil youth international is valued at around £30 million by the Ukrainian giants. An official bid is anticipated.
Elias has demonstrated that he is a full-fledged centre-forward who can use both feet, be a threat in the air, and remain composed within the penalty area.
Who is Kaua Elias?
Born on March 28, 2006, Kauã Elias is a professional football player from Brazil who plays centre forward for Shakhtar Donetsk in Ukraine.
He wears jersey number 9. Standing at 1.81 meters (5 feet 11 inches) tall, he is highly regarded for his technical proficiency and ability to score goals.
He progressed through Fluminense’s youth systems before making his senior professional debut and winning the Copa Libertadores in 2023.
In February 2025, he moved to the dominant Ukrainian team. There he became a vital attacker and achieved success in the domestic competition.
He has played for the Brazil U17 national team internationally, scoring nine goals in 12 games.
Kaua Elias’s playing style
He is an energetic and smart centre-forward. Kauã Elias is renowned for his quick movement in the penalty box, strength, and effective one-touch finishing.
He combines the traits of a traditional goalscorer with contemporary technical skills, having been shaped as a number 10 in his early youth.
In order to get on the end of crosses, he acts as an effective “fox in the box” with quick spatial awareness.
How old is Kaua Elias?
He is 20 years old.
Which clubs are interested in signing Kaua Elias?
Man Utd and Arsenal.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.